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PET Scan Friday

Mariannemm
Mariannemm CSN Member Posts: 136
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I had a PET scan in January 2010 just after my mastectomy and before I began treatment. This Friday I am going to have another. I have been having lots of pain in my scalp since last Novemeber. They told me I have to eat a high protein diet/low carb the day before. I don't remember that the last time I had the test. Do you know why they are having me do that? Thank you, Marianne
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  • jamiegww
    jamiegww CSN Member Posts: 384 Member
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    Maybe I can help.
    I think I was told NO CARBS....not low carb 24 hours before. An hour before your test you will be injected with a radioactive glucose solution. The glucose will be gobbled up by cancer cells and will "light up" on the PET scan. By not consuming any carbs 24 hours before the test, the cancer cells are more likely to take the bait (so to speak). I hope this helps. Good luck with your scan.

    HUGS!!!
    Jamie
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  • Mariannemm
    Mariannemm CSN Member Posts: 136
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    jamiegww said:

    Maybe I can help.
    I think I was told NO CARBS....not low carb 24 hours before. An hour before your test you will be injected with a radioactive glucose solution. The glucose will be gobbled up by cancer cells and will "light up" on the PET scan. By not consuming any carbs 24 hours before the test, the cancer cells are more likely to take the bait (so to speak). I hope this helps. Good luck with your scan.

    HUGS!!!
    Jamie

    ok
    That makes sense! Hopefully they won't find anything and then I won't have to worry anymore about why I have that pain! Marianne
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  • Angie2U
    Angie2U CSN Member Posts: 2,991
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    Wishing you good luck with
    Wishing you good luck with your PET scan Marianne!


    Hugs, Angie
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  • Kristin N
    Kristin N CSN Member Posts: 1,968 Member
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    Angie2U said:

    Wishing you good luck with
    Wishing you good luck with your PET scan Marianne!


    Hugs, Angie

    Looks like we need the pink
    Looks like we need the pink bus for you Friday and I will be coming along to support you!
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  • jnl
    jnl CSN Member Posts: 3,869 Member
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    Kristin N said:

    Looks like we need the pink
    Looks like we need the pink bus for you Friday and I will be coming along to support you!

    Good luck!
    Hugs, Leeza

    Good luck!


    Hugs, Leeza
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  • VickiSam
    VickiSam CSN Member Posts: 9,079 Member
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    jnl said:

    Good luck!
    Hugs, Leeza

    Good luck!


    Hugs, Leeza

    I'll gas up the Pink Bus --- gas prices here in
    Southern California $4.91 -- per gallon premium grade -- no worries, a full tank of
    gas will keep our bus running for several months..

    I may have to cook up a chocolate cake to take with us -- Robert, can you make this
    trip?

    Strength, Courage, and HOPE for a Cure.

    Vicki Sam
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  • Alexis F
    Alexis F CSN Member Posts: 3,598
    #8
    VickiSam said:

    I'll gas up the Pink Bus --- gas prices here in
    Southern California $4.91 -- per gallon premium grade -- no worries, a full tank of
    gas will keep our bus running for several months..

    I may have to cook up a chocolate cake to take with us -- Robert, can you make this
    trip?

    Strength, Courage, and HOPE for a Cure.

    Vicki Sam

    Yum, a chocolate cake! I
    Yum, a chocolate cake! I would be on that pink bus anyway, but, it will help! LOL


    Good luck to you,


    Lex
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  • missrenee
    missrenee CSN Member Posts: 2,136 Member
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    Alexis F said:

    Yum, a chocolate cake! I
    Yum, a chocolate cake! I would be on that pink bus anyway, but, it will help! LOL


    Good luck to you,


    Lex

    I'm with you gals all the way
    riding the pink bus on Friday and bringing positive energy for an excellent PET scan.

    Hugs, Renee
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  • jnl
    jnl CSN Member Posts: 3,869 Member
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    missrenee said:

    I'm with you gals all the way
    riding the pink bus on Friday and bringing positive energy for an excellent PET scan.

    Hugs, Renee

    Maybe I should bring some
    Maybe I should bring some donuts and coffee. Some of you didn't look too awake the last time. Strong coffee at that! LOL

    Leeza
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  • Ritzy
    Ritzy CSN Member Posts: 4,381 Member
    #11
    jnl said:

    Maybe I should bring some
    Maybe I should bring some donuts and coffee. Some of you didn't look too awake the last time. Strong coffee at that! LOL

    Leeza

    I won't be late for the pink
    I won't be late for the pink bus, I promise! I want to show my support for you and we will all be there with you, holding your hand and praying for good results.


    Sue :)
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  • DebbyM
    DebbyM CSN Member Posts: 3,289 Member
    #12
    Ritzy said:

    I won't be late for the pink
    I won't be late for the pink bus, I promise! I want to show my support for you and we will all be there with you, holding your hand and praying for good results.


    Sue :)

    I'm sending lots of positive
    I'm sending lots of positive thoughts, good luck and adding prayers.

    Debby
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  • Megan M
    Megan M CSN Member Posts: 3,000
    #13
    DebbyM said:

    I'm sending lots of positive
    I'm sending lots of positive thoughts, good luck and adding prayers.

    Debby

    Good lucktoday!
    Good luck today Marriane!


    Hugs to you,

    Megan
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  • Angie2U
    Angie2U CSN Member Posts: 2,991
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    Megan M said:

    Good lucktoday!
    Good luck today Marriane!


    Hugs to you,

    Megan

    Marianne, I hope your PET
    Marianne, I hope your PET scan went well today. I will be watching for an update on your results.

    Have a good weekend,

    Angie
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  • Kylez
    Kylez CSN Member Posts: 3,761 Member
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    jamiegww said:

    Maybe I can help.
    I think I was told NO CARBS....not low carb 24 hours before. An hour before your test you will be injected with a radioactive glucose solution. The glucose will be gobbled up by cancer cells and will "light up" on the PET scan. By not consuming any carbs 24 hours before the test, the cancer cells are more likely to take the bait (so to speak). I hope this helps. Good luck with your scan.

    HUGS!!!
    Jamie

    Sorry I missed the bus. I'm
    Sorry I missed the bus. I'm hoping and praying that you will get good news.


    Hugs, Kylez
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